Liquid crystal emulsions: Emulsifying wax & beyond

Description

Adventures in Cosmetic Chemistry vol. 1, 2023
originally issued to subscribers January of 2023

20 formulas
89 pages
Almost 27,000 words

The lamellar gel network model of emulsions – a type of liquid crystal emulsion – is a different way of looking at how to formulate lighter, less greasy, more hydrating, more stable lotions that explains so much about how and why they work, why heating and mixing are so important, why those with inadequate levels of emulsifier will fail, and why those that are too thin might fall apart. In short, this model increases the way we understand oil-in-water emulsions and how to make really successful, gorgeous stable lotions of all viscosities.

This started off as part two of the Thickening emulsions series – part one being Thickening emulsions: Rheology modifiers – but as I wrote it, I realized it was time to share this exciting concept of making lamellar gel networks – a type of liquid crystal emulsion – with you. It’s been a work in progress for a year now, and I finally have all the diagrams, concepts, and formulas ready in e-book format! Woo hoo!

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